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Walker Kessler (Leaves Jazz) Signs 4 Years $130 Million WITH Los Angeles Lakers FOR 2 FRP

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Mr. Dominant, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM.

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Was this a good move by the Lakers?

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  2. No

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  1. Mr. Dominant

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    #1 Mr. Dominant, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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    #2 zeeshan2, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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    Lakers taking it back to the George Mikan days..
     
    #3 javal_lon, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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    Great work from Danny Ainge
     
    #4 J.R., Jul 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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    White boy Lakers.
     
    #5 JW86, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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    Walker Kessler will be dating Sydney Sweeney soon.
     
    #6 RB713, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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    Massive overpay. One of the worst in a while
     
    #7 jayhow92, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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    DD's dream team
     
    #8 bratna8, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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    Luka said he wanted a lob threat.
     
    #9 RB713, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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    Not only that, that Reaves deal guaranteed, their back court will never be able to guard anybody. Would have never given Reaves that money. Double ouch!
     
    #10 illwil29, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
  11. Little Bit

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    But they have Kessler now that can clean up their poor perimeter defense.
     
    #11 Little Bit, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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    #12 zeeshan2, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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    Wow, the Thunder just got Aday Mara for free......actually still from the Paul George- SGA trade, and SGA assisting Mara in the future!

    That is a contrast......and probably a much better C rotation compared to LAL.
     
    #13 daywalker02, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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    #14 ThatBoyNick, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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    Maybe it still takes effort from the guards in the pick and roll.
     
    #15 illwil29, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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    Over $30m AAV AND give up 4 unprotected picks/swaps in the process?? They couldn't have gotten Duren with this package?? And all of the contracts they are giving out have player options... LAL going all-in on this team is a bit dubious but I guess they can just have generational superstars fall into their laps so idk... o_O
     
    #16 Marsarinian, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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  17. Mr. Dominant

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    Yeah Lakers always get lucky…
     
    #17 Mr. Dominant, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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    Think jazz endgame is to go for Jokic
     
    #18 astrosrule, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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    Great fit but that's a massive overpay. The Lakers are screwed in the future. Hope Luka just leaves
     
    #19 lakersuck2, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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    I'm a fan of Kessler, but wow... 2 picks and 2 swaps??

    This is a guy who has played 201 games in 4 years - and he's on $30M+ now!?!?

    No doubt he can hoop and guard the rim, but is he really worth that money and that many picks?
     
    #20 DrNuegebauer, Jul 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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